
CTMS
Clinical trial management, pharmacy, biorepository, and IRB workflows with integrated regulatory document management.
Overview
DDOTS is a research management software platform designed for clinical research sites and institutions. It covers the full scope of research operations across five core areas: clinical trial management (CTMS), investigational pharmacy, biorepository, IRB submissions, and eRegulatory document management. All modules operate under a single login and share a unified platform, allowing data entered in one module to be used across others.
DDOTS has been developing research software for nearly 30 years. The platform is cloud-hosted, accessible remotely, and supports integration with external systems including EHR via HL7, single sign-on, and a public API. It is designed to be configurable, with options to customize system behavior and data management across each module.
CTMS Capabilities
- Site activation and protocol data management
- Schedule of events and budget management
- Key personnel activity tracking
- Integrated eRegulatory document management
- Monitor activities and monitor access controls
- Participant recruitment, enrollment, and tracking
- Visit calendars
- Deviation and adverse event (AE) tracking
- Re-consenting workflows
- Invoicing, payment tracking, and accounts receivable allocation
- Billing compliance tools and coverage analysis
- Comprehensive reporting across protocols, participants, financials, and regulatory data
Pharmacy Module Capabilities
- When used with DDOTS CTMS, draws from the same protocol record and schedule of events to populate provided agents and create dispense schedules for participants
- Tracks agent receipt, dispensing, return, and destruction
- Generates customizable drug accountability records (DARFs) to meet sponsor requirements
- Inventory management with notifications for expiring agents
- Manages transports between pharmacies, automates drug accountability records at each location, and captures transport verification prior to dispensing
- Custom label printing
- Electronic document management with Part 11-compliant electronic signatures
- Monitor activity logging and electronic verification
- Financial capabilities including event capture, invoicing, and payment tracking
- Participant dispense visit calendars and comprehensive reporting
Biorepository Module Capabilities
- Manages and stores biological samples such as tissue and blood with detailed specimen information
- Tracks sample location by freezer, shelf, and rack
- Links samples to protocols and participants with study dates and consent records
- Creates participant collection schedules based on protocol schema
- Generates specimen barcode and QR code labels
- Tracks transfers to external researchers for chain of custody management
- Generates manifests and packing slips for print, email, or PDF
- Financial capabilities with invoice generation and payment tracking
- Comprehensive reporting
IRB Module Capabilities
- When used with DDOTS CTMS, uses the same protocol record to enter submissions and track review history
- Notifications and review status tracking
- Document management with Part 11-compliant electronic signature capability
- Assigns submissions to reviewers with email notifications
- Electronic submission review and commenting with automatic notification upon review completion
- Manages multiple IRBs or committees with separate meeting schedules and agendas
- Manages IRB membership rosters, voting rights, and recusals
- Dynamically creates agendas based on submissions entered
- Automated approval letters
- Financial capabilities with invoice generation and payment tracking
- Comprehensive reporting
Integrated eRegulatory
- All DDOTS modules include integrated eRegulatory functionality, eliminating the need for a separate document management system
- Stores trial-related documents — including protocols, investigator brochures, consent forms, monitoring reports, and regulatory submissions — in a centralized, access-controlled location
- Supports Part 11-compliant electronic signatures for requesting, tracking, and signing documents electronically
Platform and Integration Features
- Single login across all modules
- EHR integration via HL7
- API support for integration with accounting, marketing, and other departmental systems
- Single sign-on (SSO) support
- Over 100 out-of-the-box reports covering protocols, participants, regulatory, and financials; custom reports available on request
- Extensive system configuration options for customizing behavior and data management
Availability, Security, and Support
- Cloud-hosted with data accessible from any location to support business continuity
- Proactive monitoring and maintenance to prevent issues and optimize performance
- Regular updates including security patches and feature enhancements
- Data retention and recovery capabilities
- Support provided via direct contact with a person or through online tools, with an issue capture system for proactive problem identification

